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2018
11
May
What visa do international students in Canada need to enter Costa Rica for a field school program?

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Nadie

Hi there! I wanted to ask this question to those who have been to Costa Rica. As an international student studying in Canada...what visa can I use to enter Costa Rica?
PS: its a field school program

Humans say...

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Brian

it would depend on which country issued your passport

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Ekaterin

^ Check the website of the Costa Rican embassy/consulate, they should have all that info

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Nadie

Ekaterin Brian thanks! and my passport was issued in Ghana which is termed as a third group on the website. It says: Nationals of countries listed in the Third Group and Fourth Group who have a legal permanence that allows multiple entries, and with a minimum validity of at least six months in the United States of America, Canada, and the countries of the European Union, are exempted from Consular Visa to enter Costa Rica.

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Nadie

does that mean i can use my Canadian student visa?

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Ekaterin

Sounds like as long as your Canadian student visa is valid for at least another 6 months from the day you enter Costa Rica, you should be good. But I would print this page just in case for some reason things change and you get a hard time at the border.

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Norma

I would also explain this when booking your ticket. They might say they don't care but you've brought it up.

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Biljana

Does Costa Rica have an embassy or consulate in Ottawa? I would find out and call them.


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Visa Requirements for International Students in Canada Traveling to Costa Rica

As an international student studying in Canada, you will need to obtain a visa to enter Costa Rica. The type of visa you need will depend on the purpose of your travel and the length of your stay.

Field School Programs

If you are traveling to Costa Rica for a field school program, you will need to apply for a student visa. A student visa is valid for up to six months and can be extended for an additional six months if necessary.

To apply for a student visa, you will need to submit the following documents:

  • A completed visa application form
  • A passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay
  • Two passport-sized photographs
  • A letter of acceptance from your field school program
  • Proof of financial support
  • A medical certificate

You can apply for a student visa at the Costa Rican embassy or consulate in your home country.

Other Types of Visas

If you are traveling to Costa Rica for purposes other than a field school program, you may need to apply for a different type of visa. The following are some of the other types of visas available:

  • Tourist visa: Valid for up to 90 days
  • Business visa: Valid for up to 30 days
  • Work visa: Valid for up to one year
  • Retirement visa: Valid for up to five years

To apply for any of these visas, you will need to submit the following documents:

  • A completed visa application form
  • A passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay
  • Two passport-sized photographs
  • Proof of financial support
  • A medical certificate

You can apply for a visa at the Costa Rican embassy or consulate in your home country.

Contact the Costa Rican Embassy or Consulate

For more information about visa requirements, please contact the Costa Rican embassy or consulate in your home country.



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